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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,158.88, 1,270,738.77 and 531,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,158.88, 1,270,738.77 and 531,837.22 is: 797,756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,158.88 : 1,270,738.77 = 531,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,158.88/1,270,738.77 = 531,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,158.88x = 1,270,738.77 × 531,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,158.88x = 675,826,174,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,826,174,783.02/847,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,756.11

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